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1971 OPC Hockey Checklist PSA 8 Auction ...$1100+...WOW

This card is on fire....WOW.....

1971-72 OPC Checklist #111 PSA 8 ..... POP 7

A well known hockey collector told me that Checklist cards are not that popular and only set collectors care about them...hmmmmmm.

Anyone want my 1962 Topps Checkist PSA 8 (POP 7 with none higher)....for a cool grand?

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  • http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=260185

    rarest checklist in hockey, although i never thought it would get much higher than the opening bid
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    Well at a POP 7 its just as rare (PSA wise) as my 1962 Topps Checklist (and 9 years older). I just have a feeling there are some of the OPC's in private collections up north.
  • Chris Renaud is on the case. Hopefully for his sake this is as high as it goes but it's only gonna take one more motivated buyer to tango here.


  • << <i>Well at a POP 7 its just as rare (PSA wise) as my 1962 Topps Checklist (and 9 years older). I just have a feeling there are some of the OPC's in private collections up north. >>



    demand. the '71 checklist is notorious for being one of the hardest checklist cards to find, let alone in high grades. the '71 OPC set is probably the most popular set of the decade, far more popular than the '62 Topps set. there are also more people seriously collecting the '71 set. this isn't a knock on you or your card, the '71 is just a lot more desirable.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭


    << <i>demand. the '71 checklist is notorious for being one of the hardest checklist cards to find, let alone in high grades. the '71 OPC set is probably the most popular set of the decade, far more popular than the '62 Topps set. there are also more people seriously collecting the '71 set. this isn't a knock on you or your card, the '71 is just a lot more desirable. >>



    I really do not see 1971/72 OPC Hockey lighting the world on fire on the registry.

    Here are the facts:


    Take a look at the All-Time Set Registry for 1971/72 OPC

    Current Finest
    Collection Grade Points Completion Set Rating
    1 StarRJM19 7.97 76.14% 6.07
    2 Turbo's 1971 OPC Set 7.99 53.41% 4.27
    3 ADSL-Kid - 1971 OPC Set 7.82 23.48% 1.84
    4 The Best of the rest ! 7.05 21.97% 1.55
    5 Teemu 7.77 9.85% 0.77
    6 Chris Renaud's 1971-72 OPC Hockey Set 8.00 0.38% 0.03
    6 mrcardsniper 71o 7.00 0.38% 0.03


    Take a look at the All-Time Finest Set Registry for 1962 Topps.

    1 Davalillo 7.12 98.48% 7.07
    2 John Basilone's 1962 Topps Hockey Set 8.00 75.76% 6.33
    3 Teemu 8.10 68.18% 5.51
    4 1962 Topps 5.32 100% 5.41
    5 Peter Cate 8.00 53.03% 4.66
    6 Champs & Bums - Peter Lalos 7.00 31.82% 1.64
    7 mrcardsniper 62t 7.25 18.18% 0.95
    8 Jr.Macdaddy 7.00 3.03% 0.86
    9 Neil's 1962-63 Topps Hockey Set 8.00 6.06% 0.46
    10 Chris Renaud's 1962-1963 Topps Hockey Set 9.00 1.52% 0.07


    Please explain to me what Im missing here.

    John
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    Here are some more facts:

    1971/72 OPC Hockey- 1024 PSA 8s graded, 137 PSA 9s (TOTAL OF 1161 cards) graded for a 264 card set. That equals out to 4.3977 PSA8s and 9s per card in the set.

    1962 Topps Hockey - 696 PSA 8s and 71 PSA 9s (TOTAL of 767 cards) graded for a 66 card set. that equals out to 11.62 PSA 8s and 9s per card in the set.


    So please explain to me how 1971 OPC is so much desirable from a grading perspective than 1962 Topps? There is nearly 3 times as many 1962s graded per card than 1971 OPC's!

    How do all those serious collectors split up the 4.3977 PSA 8 & 9 slabs per card number?

    Im not saying that 1962 Topps Hockey is God's gift to Hockey cards (far from it!!) but its best to know something about the set before making blanket statements about it.

    John
  • Well I am nunber 2 on the set registry for the 1971 OPC Set. FOr those of us who collect them it is a real challenge to locate half way descent cards to get graded. Due to a very limited production of Series one cards if you look at the population report on this set you will see the large difference in the number of cards graded from series 1 to 2. As with most Topps sets in hockey there was more demand for them and more common due to the fact that the were produced for the US and OPC was mainly for Canada. It wasn't until the late 80's and early 90's that this changed. I agree that the checklist is over priced myself. If you look at the pop. report you will also see that the bulk of the cards grade are of the big 3 rookies. Well enough said. I have been collecting OPC hockey for 20 years and have noticed that there is not very much nice stuff out there, especially in the US.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭
    Did you snap up those POP 2 PSA 8s that sold for $26 & $27 ?
  • What are you talking about?
  • No, the guy that won the Harper card is number one in the registry. Not sure about the other.


  • << <i>Here are some more facts:

    1971/72 OPC Hockey- 1024 PSA 8s graded, 137 PSA 9s (TOTAL OF 1161 cards) graded for a 264 card set. That equals out to 4.3977 PSA8s and 9s per card in the set.

    1962 Topps Hockey - 696 PSA 8s and 71 PSA 9s (TOTAL of 767 cards) graded for a 66 card set. that equals out to 11.62 PSA 8s and 9s per card in the set.


    So please explain to me how 1971 OPC is so much desirable from a grading perspective than 1962 Topps? There is nearly 3 times as many 1962s graded per card than 1971 OPC's!

    How do all those serious collectors split up the 4.3977 PSA 8 & 9 slabs per card number?

    Im not saying that 1962 Topps Hockey is God's gift to Hockey cards (far from it!!) but its best to know something about the set before making blanket statements about it.

    John >>



    there is a collecting world outside the PSA Registry, i would recommend you look into it before making "blanket statements" about this comparison
  • Good Point. I know of two poeple that have very nice graded cards for this set that don't want to put in the time or effort to put there set on the registry. Strange but true.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    Guys-

    I was looking at actual POP numbers.....so it doesnt really matter if they are registered or not.

    POP is POP no matter if there are 5 or 50 sets registered.
  • Will

    Good point.


  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭


    << <i>In comparing to the 62 checklist . I bought mine in September in 8 for 185.00. You could run ebay auctions for that card once a month for the next 7 months and it would not sell for anymore than 400 most likely in the 200-300 range. The 1971 checklist you could run it on ebay once a month for 7 months and it would not sell under 700. Well the supply is the same but the demand is much different >>





    I was just providing cold hard facts.

    Since you seem to get some amazing deals on 1962's.....care to make some money and sell me some of yours?
  • John

    Good luck with your sale
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    How it all began-

    I know the big spender...in fact I bought 3 duplicates off him last week. So been Ive been there done that....old news.

    In regards to Teemu..unless he just picked up 19 & 66 in the last couple of days...he still needs them.

    Am I supposed to be worried about a collector holding back till October? Thats pretty funny...I could care less.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    My goal is to complete the set in PSA 8 or higher and list the cards as I get them on the registry. When the cards begin to dry up...then start another set....repeat if necessary. If a person wants to hold back all their cards and surpise the entire hockey world by grabbing the all important 1962 Topps Hockey piece of paper at the last possible second........ then all the power to them!!!
  • I have to laugh you cant compare the 71-72 111 checklist to any checklist from Topps in the 60's . Anybody who has collected hockey for longer than a year can tell you that Topps checklists from that era sell for 175-375.

    As long as i have collected i have never seen a 71-72 111 checklist worthy of an 8 or a PSA 8 in person.


    I know 4 of the 5 bidders on the 111 checklist and all are solid bidders with bids over $950. That tells me you could sell at least 4 at that price.

    Im willing to pay in the $700 range for one. Darren and Tom and Garry all need this card as well for there sets

    Anybody need a 63-64 topps checklist i have one i bought on ebay for $189 last Fall. Simon just sold one on ebay for $285.00 ?

    Randy
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    Randy-

    What sets are hockey sets are you collecting right now?

    John
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    I believe the POP on the 1963 Checklist is 13.

    John
  • 1971-72 OPC , As well as working on 70-71 OPC , 72-73 OPC , 69-70 OPC and 74-75 OPC WHA
  • yes i agree

  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    Well I guess all the #19s are accounted for. Dav has 1, I have 1, and from what you are saying.....Teemu picked one up in the past couple of days.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    In any case...he did offer a trade last week for my #19 & #66 and offered to give me multiple 1962 PSA 8s for them. I guess he is building two sets then...eh?
  • John, about your '62 set....when we spoke last month you were around 39% complete. now you are over 75% complete. very impressive
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭
    Thanks. I have had a couple of people contact me who were breaking up partial sets. I wish they would come up on eBay more often.

  • John, i know a few guys with PSA 7-8 partial sets not currently on the registry. ill see if they have anything available and give them your email addy if they do
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭
    Okay...Thanks. I just looking for PSA 8s but will spend the $$$ for the cards I need.

    John
  • I also need the 71 OPC checklist but the opening bid was over my head!!
    If it's worth doing..It's worth overdoing!!
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,898 ✭✭✭


    << <i>John, about your '62 set....when we spoke last month you were around 39% complete. now you are over 75% complete. very impressive >>



    Must be nice to move your set 40% in a month. I can't move mine 3% in a year.


    1954
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • As "howitallbegan" stated, I don't think you've seen me buying any 62 Topps on e-bay. I just like making trades to get cards either I need or someone else I know needs that I can trade it to them.

    As Randy stated, the 71 OPC #111 is the hottest hockey checklist around!

    Tom


    howitallbegan, PM me at mrteemu@aol.com
    I collect Vintage Hockey cards in PSA 8 or better.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭
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    So....do you have the last remaining #19 out there?
  • John,

    I'm a poker player and don't like to show my hand. As far as the awards, I could have won alot more last year if I desired. I post cards when I feel like it.

    Tom
    I collect Vintage Hockey cards in PSA 8 or better.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭

    Tom,

    I play as well....my speciality is no limit hold'em. If you play hold'em online at P.P. .....it would be fun to sit at your table.

    Im always game for heads up as well.
  • BoopottsBoopotts Posts: 6,784 ✭✭
    Not trying to hijack this thread, but--

    If you're playing Hold 'em, I recommend Paradise. The software is better, and the games, IMO, are just as good. Also, I've had suspicions about the integrity of Party's sofware for some time now.
  • BasiloneBasilone Posts: 2,492 ✭✭
    Boopotts-

    When I said P.P. I meant Pardise Poker...been playing there for years. I wil PM you in a bit to find out what tables you play.

    John
  • final closing price- $1400
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